After-School Dance Mentor/Instructor – Youth Program (Ages 6–12)

Cora Dance; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Substitute opportunities

Job summary

Own IT! Dance Productions is seeking an enthusiastic after-school dance mentor/instructor for our youth program on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Classes run weekday afternoons for children aged 6–12, focusing on Jazz/Contemporary and Hip Hop with opportunities to showcase routines.

Starting at $30 per hour, this role requires reliability, consistency, and flexibility, with potential for additional days and substitute assignments. Interview details to be discussed with selected candidates.

Qualifications

• Have experience teaching children ages 6–12, including beginners with little to no dance background.
• Be able to create fun, structured, and developmentally appropriate classes in Jazz/Contemporary and Hip Hop.
• Be comfortable choreographing routines for showcases and special performances.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, consistency, and flexibility.
• Be available weekday afternoons 3:00–5:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays (potential for additional days)

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school dance classes for youth ages 6–12.
• Choreograph routines for showcases and performances.
• Maintain professionalism, reliability, and flexibility in scheduling.
• Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Coordinate with the program for additional substitute opportunities if interested.

Skills

Teaching children

Choreography

Class planning

Reliability

Flexibility

Punctuality

Job description

After-School Dance Mentor/Instructor – Youth Program (Ages 6–12)

Company: Own IT! Dance Productions
Location: New York , NY
Compensation: Starting at $30 an hour

A small, youth-focused mentorship dance company is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable after-school dance mentor/instructor to lead engaging classes for young dancers.

Have experience teaching children ages 6–12, including beginners with little to no dance background.

Be able to create fun, structured, and developmentally appropriate classes in Jazz/Contemporary and Hip Hop.

Be comfortable choreographing routines for showcases and special performances.

Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, consistency, and flexibility.

Be available weekday afternoons 3:00–5:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays (potential for additional days)

There is also opportunity for substitute assignments. If you are interested in subbing, please specify this in your interest letter.

After-school classes take place on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Additional details will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview.